And if you’re wearing heavier fabrics, such as suede, opt for silhouettes that cover less skin. If you’re wearing long sleeves and pants, try them in lightweight fabrics. So think of it as an opposites attract scenario. The goal in the summer months is to be light and breezy to ward off the heat. The combination of the fabric AND the style of the garment is what makes it seasonally inappropriate. For instance, wearing suede pants or a long sleeve suede dress would feel too warm in the heat of summer. However, there are some subtleties to pay attention to that can help it feel more on point. You can definitely feel comfortable wearing suede in the warmer months. Funny how that works, isn’t it? Is Suede Seasonally Inappropriate?īut back to the subject at hand: suede in the summer. In fact, I’d say, every single one of these supposed faux pas now falls in the category of a fashion DO. And am here to assure you that the fashion police no longer give tickets for any of these offenses. Supposed Fashion Faux Pas You CAN’T wear: Is it because suede has traditionally been known as a cold-weather material? Along with textiles like cashmere and shearling? Or is it because of certain fashion faux pas rules that have been ingrained into many of us through the years? You know, those combinations that, when worn, will send the fashion police after you with their sirens blaring. Along with “Do, I have to wait for Memorial Day to wear my white jeans?” I file it under questions I get asked every April & May. Three times! And you know what? That’s not uncommon. Three times this past month I’ve been asked if it’s okay to wear suede in the summer.

Square toed shoes faux pas